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Sundon Hills and Sharpenhoe Clappers
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.89 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sundon (Central Bedfordshire)
A walk that’s attractive at any time of year. The route is quiet and peaceful, with magnificent views looking north into Bedfordshire and beyond. Visit the Iron Age hillfort at Sharpenhoe Clappers.
A view of the North Chilterns
8.51 mi
+518 ft
-525 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Streatley (Central Bedfordshire)
A walk from Sharpenhoe Clappers along the Chiltern ridge to Sundon Hills Country Park. Cross the valley to Pulloxhill with fine views back to the North Chilterns. Return through the Beech woods cladding the Iron Age fort at Sharpenhoe Clappers.
Caddington and Blows Down, Chilterns
6.17 mi
+315 ft
-295 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dunstable (Central Bedfordshire)
⚠️Two sections of the walk are closed for work so the walk has been suspended - check back in June.⚠️
A walk along quiet country paths to Caddington and the ancient woodland of Badgerdell wood before emerging at the top of the steep hillside above Dunstable. Enjoy the extensive views from Blow's Down.
Escape to Lilley, Chilterns
5.36 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Luton
It is surprising how easy it is to escape from urban Luton to quiet open countryside. This walk is a short circuit from Bushmead to Lilley and back.
Particularly lovely late on a June evening, during the summer when the fields are full of ripe crops or in winter to blow away the cobwebs.
Barton and Pegsdon Hills, Chilterns
8.29 mi
+433 ft
-436 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Barton-le-Clay (Central Bedfordshire)
A walk through two of the finest nature reserves in the North Chilterns linked by the ancient Icknield Way track. Fine views and a wealth of natural interest.
Totternhoe to the foot of the Downs, Chilterns
5.94 mi
+246 ft
-256 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Totternhoe (Central Bedfordshire)
A mainly level walk through open farmland to the foot of the Dunstable Downs, with a gentle climb to pick up the Icknield and Chiltern Ways. Great views over the Bedfordshire plain and Ivinghoe Beacon.
Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade and Kensworth
4.68 mi
+456 ft
-466 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Whipsnade (Central Bedfordshire)
A hilly route with very fine views from the Downs. It passes through Whipsnade Tree Cathedral and past Whipsnade church.
Lilley and the Galley & Warden Hills
5.55 mi
+256 ft
-279 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Lilley (Hertfordshire)
A wonderful walk that starts from the historic village of Lilley and passes through some of the best chalk grassland in the Chiltern Hills. The walk also touches on three major walking trails.
Telegraph Hill & Pegsdon from Hexton
Visorando Member4.98 mi
+404 ft
-417 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Hexton (Hertfordshire)
Starting from Hexton this walk on the borders of Befordshire and Hertfordshire includes the attractive downland between Telegraph and Deacon Hills and a section of the Icknield Way.
From Hexton including Lilley Hoo
11.00 mi
+591 ft
-604 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hexton (Hertfordshire)
Starting from Hexton this walk on the borders of Befordshire and Hertfordshire offers mile after mile of beautiful countryside with the hilltops steeped in ancient history. The route includes sections of the Icknield and John Bunyan Ways.
Trains, Planes and Quiet Lanes
7.05 mi
+246 ft
-266 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Luton
Walk from Luton Airport Parkway station along the disused railway to Welwyn before climbing to Chiltern Green and returning via a ruined Tudor castle and the airport perimeter.
Pegsdon and Deacon Hills
3.27 mi
+318 ft
-328 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Shillington (Central Bedfordshire)
A circuit from Pegsdon, through the Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve to Deacon Hill with its ancient earthworks. Return past a mature beech wood and Knocking Hoe reserve.
Pegsdon and Deacon Hills, Chilterns
4.89 mi
+515 ft
-502 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Shillington (Central Bedfordshire)
This route offers the walker some of the most stunning views in the whole of the Chilterns and visits a number of important wildlife sites featured in the book by Gay Beattie "The Pilgrim’s Progress Wild Flowers and Where to Find Them in The Chilterns." Pegsdon and Deacon Hills were a favourite of the writer and preacher John Bunyan who referred to them in as the "Delectable Mountains".
End of the Chilterns : Pegsdon Hills & Little Offley
9.50 mi
+748 ft
-728 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Shillington (Central Bedfordshire)
This is a surprisingly hilly walk for this general area, being the northern end of the Chilterns AONB, mostly through rolling farmland, with some wonderful views across the flatlands of south Bedfordshire to the north, especially if the air is clear. Most of it is along the edges of/through fields, along grass & hard-surfaced paths & tracks. There are two tree-covered 'alleys'. It passes a large late-Tudor manor house. You will walk part of the Icknield Way & visit Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve.
Studham and Dunstable Downs (Diversion), Chilterns
7.44 mi
+404 ft
-374 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Studham (Central Bedfordshire)
There’s a lot of lovely, rolling countryside in and around Studham Common, and dramatic views from Dunstable Downs. This walk visits a tree cathedral and a 16th-century church, and offers the possibility of spotting exotic animals at Whipsnade Zoo.
The route may be diverted between points 4 and 5 until September 2026 - see details in Notes section
The parkland of Woburn Abbey and Eversholt from Woburn
7.95 mi
+262 ft
-253 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Woburn (Central Bedfordshire)
This fairly level Bedfordshire walk starts from Woburn and passes through the extensive grounds of Woburn Abbey to reach Eversholt. The return route includes a further section of walking through the Abbey's parkland.
The parkland of Woburn Abbey, Eversholt & Milton Bryan from Woburn
9.54 mi
+335 ft
-358 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Woburn (Central Bedfordshire)
A fairly level Bedfordshire walk starts from Woburn and passes through the extensive grounds of Woburn Abbey to reach Eversholt. The return route includes the opportunity to have lunch in Milton Bryan and a further section of walking through the Abbey's extensive parkland.
Great Offley to Charlton
6.11 mi
+354 ft
-361 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Offley (Hertfordshire)
A moderate stile-free walk The walk starts in the village of Great Offley, heading south-west along the ridge above Hitchin before descending to the small hamlet of Charlton. From there, there is a steady, scenic climb back to Offley.
Two Ridges Way from Leighton Buzzard to Ivinghoe Beacon
8.05 mi
+476 ft
-10 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Leighton-Linslade (Central Bedfordshire)
The Ridgeway is linked at Ivinghoe Beacon by the Two Ridges Link (8 miles and included on OS mapping) with the Greensand Ridge Walk that in turn also connects with the Icknield Way Path. The Link uses the Grand Union Canal North from near Slapton. This route shows the link from North to South.
Ivinghoe Beacon to Wendover, The Ridgeway the Other Way
11.33 mi
+712 ft
-1,027 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ivinghoe (Buckinghamshire)
The Ridgeway the other way. The NationalTrail from NE to SW. This Stage 1 goes over the Chilterns, across the Grand Union Canal, past Tring, through the Three Hundreds of Aylesbury to reach the market town of Wendover.
Ampthill and central Bedfordshire
8.35 mi
+482 ft
-476 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ampthill (Central Bedfordshire)
Starting near the site of Catherine of Aragon's house arrest and venturing into the surrounding areas. You'll see some lovely rolling countryside with views to the Chilterns and across Marston Vale to Bedford. The walk takes in a variety of environments : farmland, woods, an ancient meadow, parkland with Capability Brown landscaping, the ruins of a Jacobean/Classical mansion and memorials to Catherine of Aragon and the men of the Bedfordshire regiment who trained in the park and died in WW1.
Flamstead & Beechwood Park
8.57 mi
+299 ft
-331 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Flamstead (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk from Flamstead via Beechwood Park through peaceful rolling country.
Gade Valley Route - Jockey End to Gt. Gaddesden
5.07 mi
+200 ft
-203 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Great Gaddesden (Hertfordshire)
A lovely walk in the parish of Great Gaddesden in Hertfordshire, passing three beautiful houses. It starts on the chalk plateau at Jockey End, descending through fields and parkland to the water meadows by the Gade chalk stream, through the pretty village of Great Gaddesden, before returning on the Chiltern Way via the parkland of Gaddesden Place.
Great Gaddesden from Jockey End
5.13 mi
+220 ft
-233 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Great Gaddesden (Hertfordshire)
This short Hertfordshire walk explores the pleasant countryside to the south east of Jockey End and follows the Hertfordshire Way to descend into the Gade Valley and the village of Great Gaddesden. The return route leaves the valley following the Chiltern Way for the return to the start.
Ivinghoe and Pitstone Hill
4.31 mi
+308 ft
-318 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ivinghoe (Buckinghamshire)
A walk suitable for everyone. You start by climbing steadily until you are on top of Pitstone Hill from where you will have stunning views over the Vale of Aylesbury, the Ivinghoe Hills and the woods of Ashridge. On the way back to Ivinghoe you pass close to Pitstone Windmill.
Ridgeway Loops from Ashridge
9.98 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,024 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
A circular trail near Berkhamstead covering the Ridgeway, Grim's ditch, Pitstone Hill, Steps Hill, Ivinghoe Beacon, Beacon Hilll, Icknield Way trail. Starting at Ashridge monument where there is national trust parking.
From Great Gaddesden to Little Gaddessden
7.29 mi
+554 ft
-564 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Great Gaddesden (Hertfordshire)
This walk explores some of the hamlets of the Chilterns which, although close to Hemel Hempstead retain their remoteness in their quiet locations. It goes over the typical chalk uplands of the Gade valley and up to the beechwoods of the National Trust Ashridge estate. It passes charming 17th century cottages, a vineyard, a Buddhist Temple and long established churches. The country truly merits its AONB designation.
The Chilterns above Tring
11.30 mi
+778 ft
-784 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
National Trails and Long Distance Paths crisscross the Chilterns in this area. This Circular Walk makes use of short stretches of at least five such to provide a beautiful and varied walk through Chiltern woodland, on Chiltern chalk downs with wide vistas from the scarp edge of the hills, along a stretch of the historic Grand Union Canal, and through one of the prettiest villages in Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire Mansions and Parklands - From Great Gaddesden
6.45 mi
+341 ft
-351 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Great Gaddesden (Hertfordshire)
This walk is over the undulating plateau of the Chiltern dip slope, through the parklands of some of the 18th Century mansions which dot the Chilterns. Although the land is now more given over to arable agriculture, the landscape is still greatly influenced by the great designers, including Capability Brown. A walk with great views over the Gade valley and a revelation of the life style of baronets and local squires in the 1700s and the lesser houses of their tenants.
Ashridge Bluebell Walk, Chilterns AONB
5.55 mi
+253 ft
-253 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
The National Trust Estate at Ashridge is one of the best places in the country to see bluebells in spring. This gentle walk will take you through carpets of this beautiful plant, and also looks at the history of the estate. There are wonderful views over the valley from Duncombe Terrace.
It’s a lovely walk at any time of year but can be very muddy in Winter so wear suitable footwear!
Ashridge and Little Gaddesden, Chilterns
7.33 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
Visit some of the quieter parts of the Ashridge Estate on the way to Hudnall Common and Little Gaddesden.
From Lower Stondon via Holwell
4.42 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Stondon (Central Bedfordshire)
A circular walk visiting the South-Western part from Lower Stondon via Holwell.
Meppershall and Shillington, Stondon
4.66 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Stondon (Central Bedfordshire)
This circular walk covers the northern/western footpaths in Stondon and also strays into Meppershall and Shillington.
Explore South and East areas of Stondon
4.55 mi
+72 ft
-69 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Stondon (Central Bedfordshire)
This circular walk covers the footpaths of Stondon to the south and east and also strays into Hertfordshire.
Gade Valley Nature Walk
3.91 mi
+466 ft
-466 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Great Gaddesden (Hertfordshire)
Gordon Beningfield was an artist with an international reputation for his beautiful depictions of the natural world. He spent many happy hours walking through the countryside with his close friend, naturalist and broadcaster Dennis Furnell. This walk, one of their favourites, is described by Dennis.
Aldbury to the Beacon and back through Ashridge
9.93 mi
+801 ft
-807 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
From picturesque Aldbury you follow the Ridgeway to Ivinghoe beacon, returning via the Ashridge boundary trail and the Chiltern Way. You can enjoy the contrasts between the two LDPs: airy ridges on the Ridgeway and the patchwork of woods and fields on the Chiltern Way.
Redbourn and Redbournbury
6.07 mi
+249 ft
-266 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Redbourn (Hertfordshire)
A route to the South of Redbourn with gentle hills, good views and pleasant walking through the Ver Valley and water meadows. On a fine day you might see families taking a dip at the ford! A minor detour is possible to look at Redbournbury Mill.
The Holly Brush - Route 3
Tourism professional5.45 mi
+220 ft
-194 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Redbourn (Hertfordshire)
Adventurous walk with steep hill climbs and a winding woodland path.
The Holly Bush - Route 2
1.97 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Redbourn (Hertfordshire)
Easy level walking and solid underfoot throughout.
The Holly Brush, Redbourn
4.89 mi
+118 ft
-105 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Redbourn (Hertfordshire)
Easy walking with some mild hill climbs and busy road. This is the Route 1.
Tring Reservoirs Wild
Tourist office6.72 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
Stroll along the waterside and look for waterbirds on this gentle 13km walk. Starting at Tring railway station, it takes in College Lake nature reserve, a section of the Grand Union Canal and three reservoirs.
Tring Park Wild
9.94 mi
+486 ft
-482 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
Enjoy scenic views, wooded valleys and ancient parkland on this 10km circular walk through the Chilterns. Starting in Tring, the walk takes in Dancersend nature reserve and the Ridgeway National Trail.
Ivinghoe Beacon & Ashridge, Chilterns
8.71 mi
+902 ft
-902 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
This walk follows the ancient Ridgeway with stunning views from the tops of both Pitstone Hill and Ivinghoe Beacon, before returning through the beautiful woodland of the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate.
Across the Tring Gap by Ridgeway and Chiltern Way
9.34 mi
+758 ft
-755 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
Experience the Ridgeway and Chiltern Way on a walk linking the woods of Ashridge with the woods above Tring Park across the Bulbourne Valley (Tring Gap).
Marsworth Canals and Reservoirs
4.73 mi
+75 ft
-79 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Marsworth (Buckinghamshire)
This walk is good for both ‘Arms’ and legs. Not only that, what better way to get some fresh air into your lungs than to explore the waterways near Tring? The route includes a visit to one of the best birdwatching sites in the area, Wilstone Reservoir.
From Haynes
6.94 mi
+213 ft
-243 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Haynes (Central Bedfordshire)
Only a short distance from Bedford, this is really a delightful rural ramble in the home country of John Bunyan, starting on open uplands, descending to the plain surrounding Bedford and finishing through a stretch of woodland reserve. (The latter only in spring through autumn; in winter a longer alternative must be taken.) There is opportunity for refreshment near the end of the walk. It could be combined with walk 1130.
Harpenden to the River Ver and back via Childwickbury
6.21 mi
+226 ft
-246 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Harpenden (Hertfordshire)
A pleasant walk from Harpenden Common down to Redbournbury Mill, along the River Ver and then up to Childwickbury Manor and back to Harpenden.
Tring to Hastoe and back through Tring Park
4.30 mi
+387 ft
-384 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
Climb from the pretty market town of Tring to Hastoe and return through beautiful Tring Park a mix of mature woodland and parkland.
Canals and Reservoirs, Tring Parish
5.43 mi
+85 ft
-79 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular wallk starting from Tring Town Centre.
Stubbings Wood, Tring Parish
2.98 mi
+390 ft
-390 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk starting from Tring Town Centre and offering spectacular views.
Tring Station, Wigginton and Tring Park, Tring Parish
4.77 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
Duration unknown
Not specified
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk starting from Tring Town Centre.
Tringford, Little Tring, Tring Parish
3.15 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk starting from Tring Town Centre.
More walks in Chalton
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- Aldbury
- Ampthill
- Aspley Guise
- Aspley Heath
- Barton-le-Clay
- Battlesden
- Brogborough
- Caddington
- Campton and Chicksands
- Chalgrave
- Cheddington
- Clophill
- Dunstable
- Eaton Bray
- Edlesborough
- Eggington
- Eversholt
- Flamstead
- Flitton and Greenfield
- Flitwick
- Gravenhurst
- Great Billington
- Great Gaddesden
- Harlington
- Harpenden
- Harpenden Rural
- Haynes
- Heath and Reach
- Hexton
- Hockliffe
- Houghton Conquest
- Houghton Regis
- Hulcote and Salford
- Husborne Crawley
- Hyde
- Ivinghoe
- Kensworth
- King's Walden
- Leighton-Linslade
- Lidlington
- Lilley
- Little Brickhill
- Little Gaddesden
- Markyate
- Marston Moretaine
- Marsworth
- Maulden
- Meppershall
- Millbrook
- Milton Bryan
- Nettleden with Potten End
- Offley
- Pirton